Congrats on getting some great optics.
Pelican case or similar is best, however I normally just stick my Swarovski
ATS-80 & 8x32 EL’s in my backpack when travelling. I have the Swaro foam/padded
cover for both but nothing else beyond this. the scope and binos will handle
corrugations, dust etc no problems. These optics are designed for some fairly
rugged conditions and if your scope is new, you can be confident that its
waterproof and dust proof. If they are pre-loved get Swaro to service them -
Swaro’s customer service is awesome and optics are typically returned in mint
condition.
My own optics have travelled the world in some fairly rugged/dusty environments
including Pilbara, Kimberley, Tibet, Ethiopia, Antarctica, eastern Russia etc
and my maintenance routine is just a rinse under running water every couple of
days after use to clean dust and grit off the objective and eyepiece optics.
The only thing i’m mindful of is not to “dry wipe” dust off the glass as this
has the potential to scratch the lens coatings.
Otherwise I’d just enjoy the optics if I were you and not stress too much
Jeelan
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> On 8 Dec 2017, at 9:05 am, Robyn Rayner <> wrote:
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> Thanks so much. Great ideas.
> Off to do a bit of DIY.
> Robyn Rayner
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> Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2017 20:38:59 +1100
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> Recently I have been indulged with Swarovski scope, binoculars, tripod.
> So good.
> Wondering how people transport and protect these treasures.
> Need something that will cope with camping, dust, corrugations.
> Have had trouble finding a solution, so looking for recommendations please.
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>> On 4/12/2017 8:38 PM, Robyn Rayner wrote:
>> Recently I have been indulged with Swarovski scope, binoculars, tripod.
>> So good.
>> Wondering how people transport and protect these treasures.
>> Need something that will cope with camping, dust, corrugations.
>> Have had trouble finding a solution, so looking for recommendations please.
> For our scope I made a wooden box to fit the shaped foam plastic it came
> in. Binoculars fit in the other half of the camera bag. Tripods are
> somewhat tougher and can be tucked in among the picnic blankets; we also
> have a long sports bag (tennis racket?) which will take a mounted scope.
>
> Brian Fleming
> Melbourne
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> Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2017 11:14:14 +1100
> From: Martin Butterfield <>
> To: Brian Fleming <>
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> I'm not sure about tripods being tougher. Mine never worked very well
> after I reversed a Nissan Patrol over it. The company I'd bought it from
> 10 years earlier wasn't interested in a warranty claim either!
>
> Martin Butterfield
> http://franmart.blogspot.com.au/
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> On 5 December 2017 at 10:49, Brian Fleming <>
> wrote:
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>>
>>> On 4/12/2017 8:38 PM, Robyn Rayner wrote:
>>>
>>> Recently I have been indulged with Swarovski scope, binoculars, tripod.
>>> So good.
>>> Wondering how people transport and protect these treasures.
>>> Need something that will cope with camping, dust, corrugations.
>>> Have had trouble finding a solution, so looking for recommendations
>>> please.
>>>
>>> For our scope I made a wooden box to fit the shaped foam plastic it came
>> in. Binoculars fit in the other half of the camera bag. Tripods are
>> somewhat tougher and can be tucked in among the picnic blankets; we also
>> have a long sports bag (tennis racket?) which will take a mounted scope.
>>
>> Brian Fleming
>> Melbourne
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> I've seen a tripod stored in a piece of PVC pipe running under the seats of
> a van. I can't remember if it also protected a mounted scope. It may have
> been just to protect it from passengers' feet, whereas the scope would be
> safe under the back seat.
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> Peter Shute
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>> Recently I have been indulged with Swarovski scope, binoculars, tripod.
>> So good.
>> Wondering how people transport and protect these treasures.
>> Need something that will cope with camping, dust, corrugations.
>> Have had trouble finding a solution, so looking for recommendations please.
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> Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2017 19:08:38 +1100
> From: Chris Charles <>
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> Robyn,
> PVC pipe lined with foam rubber will bullet proof many birdy bits of
> equipment.
> Meter lengths of PVC pipe, glue & caps from Bunnings, foam plastic or rubber
> from Clarke or Foam Booth.
> Chris
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